Ambarvale High School vs Liverpool Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale High School
Rosemeadow · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 925
Liverpool Boys High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Ambarvale High School Rosemeadow NSW | Liverpool Boys High School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 539 | #370 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1110 of 1,472 | #1040 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 807 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 431 | 0 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpoolb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 33.1).
- •Liverpool Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Ambarvale High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 555.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambarvale High School better than Liverpool Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Liverpool Boys High School ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambarvale High School and Liverpool Boys High School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Boys High School has 10.3.
How do Ambarvale High School and Liverpool Boys High School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale High School is 401st of 539 and Liverpool Boys High School is 370th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.